New 24-unit development faces backlash over green space loss

New 24-unit development faces backlash over green space loss

The developer proposed increasing the permitted density in the area from 40 to 92 units per hectare.

First steps towards planning application for up to 1450 homes on new ‘Groveley Garden Village’ development

The first steps are underway towards the submission of a planning application for up to 1450 new homes in Cofton Hackett. The proposals for ‘Groveley Garden Village’ are being developed by St Modwen and Bournville Village Trust. The site, currently used for agriculture, is bordered by Groveley Lane / Nuthurst Road, Longbridge Lane / Birmingham Road to the east, Upper Bittell Reservoir to the south (map). If all permissions are granted, the devel…

‘Garden village’ plans for York green belt face setback in development

An 800-plus home “garden village” planned for York green belt faces a setback in its future development.